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Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Policy

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Status	Historic	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	12th December 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	11th December 2026	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Authority - Admin Changes	Senior Specialist Policy and Delegations	The noted authority approved administrative changes to this version of the document.
Approval Date	5th December 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	17th March 2026	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Officer	Joanne Braithwaite Associate Director, Integrity	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive	Stephen Phillips Vice-President Operations	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Kaylyn Thyssen Project Manager Vice President (Operations)	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The Gender Based Violence Prevention and Response Policy has been drafted in response to the new National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence takes effect from Jan 1, 2026. The Policy, Procedure and the DFAT Business Activities Risk Management Procedure will replace the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and the Sexual Harm Response Policy.

Clauses Amended:Policy: Placeholder for GBV Prevention and Response Procedure added